India’s 1st Lock Museum: Being built in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, known as Tala Nagri (City of Locks) + History – Will preserve Aligarh’s 150-year-old lock-making heritage + Exhibits – Cover the evolution of locks from the Vedic era to modern digital and cybersecurity systems + Craftsmanship – Showcase traditional handmade locks and modern hardware + Wish Wall – Visitors can attach locks as symbols of prayers or messages.

Danish Ship ‘Elephant’ – Tharangambadi: Model of the Danish frigate ‘Elephant’ donated to Tranquebar Maritime Museum, Tamil Nadu + First Arrival – Believed to be the first Danish ship to reach Tharangambadi in 1620 + Expedition – Part of a fleet of 2 warships and 3 merchant ships led by Admiral Ove Gedde to establish trade links with South Asia + Arrival – Fleet reached Tharangambadi on 13 September 1620 + Treaty & Fort Dansborg – Treaty with the Naik of Thanjavur led to Danish presence and construction of Fort Dansborg + Museum Model – Built by Koge Maritime Model Builders’ Guild, Denmark, symbolising India-Denmark friendship.

India’s 1st Plastic-Free Oil Terminal: Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal in Mumbai declared India’s first plastic-free oil terminal on October 2, 2026 + Location – Jawahar Dweep (Butcher Island), about 4 km off Mumbai coast + Announcement – October 2, 2026, during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026 + Operations – Five berths handling crude oil and petroleum products for BPCL, HPCL, IOCL and ONGC + Significance – Single-use plastics banned and eliminated to reduce marine pollution.